Alumni
20 Years of Equip. Mentor. Send.
The May 2025 Commencement was the 20th year that Liberty University sent Champions for Christ into the aerospace community with a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautics.
The 20th Anniversary celebration kicks off with a barbecue dinner at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin for current students, alumni, and industry partners.
20th Anniversary Celebration Events
EAA AirVenture – Oshkosh, WI
Join us as we kick off the 20th Anniversary celebration with a family reunion-style barbecue at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh on Wednesday, July 23.
Expect great food, fun lawn games, friendly faces, and the unmistakable roar of aircraft overhead. It’s the perfect way to celebrate our shared legacy and the skies we’ve conquered together.
Event Details:
- Location: Site 60, AirVenture Grounds, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
- Date: Wednesday, July 23, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Price: $10 per person
- What to bring: Blanket or lawn chair
Stick around after the barbecue for an incredible Night Air Show–a highlight of the week.
Homecoming Barbecue – Lynchburg, VA
What better way to celebrate the School of Aeronautics than on campus in our Aviation Maintenance Hangar during the Homecoming weekend.
We will hold our annual Homecoming barbecue on the Friday before the Homecoming football game.
Event Details:
- Location: Aviation Maintenance Hangar, 213 Airpark Drive, Lynchburg, Virginia
- Date: Friday, October 31, 2025
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Price: Free
Sun ‘N Fun – Lakeland, FL
We will round out our 20th Anniversary celebrations with a family reunion-style barbecue at Sun N Fun in Lakeland, Florida.
Event Details:
- Location: Site MD-4D, Lakeland Airport, Lakeland, Florida
- Date: Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Time: 6 p.m.
- Price: $10 per person
- What to bring: Blanket or lawn chair
Stick around after the barbecue for an incredible Night Air Show–a highlight of the week.
Stay Connected
The Liberty University School of Aeronautics has trained hundreds of successful men and women who are pursuing excellence in the aviation industry. The Alumni Network allows our Liberty graduates to connect with students in order to form mentorships and friendships.
Join Champion Connect, Liberty’s network of Alumni and current students, and connect with fellow aviators once you create an account. Navigate to “groups” and search “Aeronautics” to find us.
Join the Liberty University alumni Facebook page to stay up-to-date on all of Liberty’s on-campus events and get involved.
Like the School of Aeronautics on Facebook and follow us on Instagram for updates specific to the School of Aeronautics.
Alumni Highlights
We want to hear from you. If you would be willing to share your alumni story, please email aeronautics@liberty.edu.
Support Your School
We appreciate alumni donations that help our school continue to offer quality programs using state-of-the-art technology. To make a donation, checks are payable to the Liberty University School of Aeronautics:
Liberty University
School of Aeronautics
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515